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Arsène Wenger is confident that Theo Walcott will sign a new contract, but
warned the England winger that Arsenal will not break the club’s wage
structure.

The manager declined to say what the sticking point was in the talks but
reiterated that Walcott would not be sold before the transfer window closes
tonight, although he was less clear about what happens in January when the
player will have only six months left on his deal. Walcott, 23, wants a new
contract worth about £100,000 a week, while Arsenal have offered about
£70,000 a week.